PC 690 Router Motor

[Michael Drew]

I bought the fixed and plunge router kit several years ago. I’m either getting lazy or just more easily irritated and am tired of swapping the motor back and forth. I was looking on line for a second motor and didn’t have much luck finding one. It looks as if the motor alone is as much, if not more than just buying a second router.

Any suggestions to where I might a 690 motor at a reasonable price?

[Dave Sweeney]

I'd post a WTB on as many of these woodworking boards as you can locate, SMC, WoodNet, Wood Central, Woodworking Talk, and there are a few others.

[Kent A Bathurst]

Michael - post for 2 :D and I'll take the second one.

I am in the same position as you are.

BTW - AFAIK, its the same deal on, say, the 75xx - router + base same price as just the motor. Makes no sense to me, but there you are.

[Jim Rimmer]

I've seen them on eBay. Or you could buy a router on eBay and just use the motor and resell the base.

[David Peterson MN]

I bought a second motor the other day (PC 690) for 30 bucks off an online auction. Just cleaned the bushings and it now runs like a charm. Just keep your eye open and you will find one.

[Philip Rodriquez]

If you can buy a new one, toolzone.com should be able to get one for you... but you may have to call.

[Jerome Hanby]

Sounds like one of you should buy the other out...


Michael - post for 2 :D and I'll take the second one.

I am in the same position as you are.

BTW - AFAIK, its the same deal on, say, the 75xx - router + base same price as just the motor. Makes no sense to me, but there you are.

[pat warner]

Old DW 610 (7625, 7616 also ok) & Bosch 1604 motors will fit in your 1001 casting.
Maybe an everyday Ebay commodity.

[Karl Card]

I've seen them on eBay. Or you could buy a router on eBay and just use the motor and resell the base.


that was my thoughts also. I havent seen them every day but i have seen them on ebay and also seen the plunge complete kit for cheap.

For everybody else CPO has a good deal on the pc 892 router 179.99 free shipping and also 10 percent off plus 3 year warranty. brand new not refurb.
I think that is where i am headed friday morning.

[Michael Drew]

I'm beginning to think I just need to buy a different plunge router. I don't care for the depth adjustment on the PC anyway.

[Kent A Bathurst]

I'm beginning to think I just need to buy a different plunge router. I don't care for the depth adjustment on the PC anyway.

If that means you have a 690 motor for sale, let me know - I'll buy it!!

[Michael Drew]

If that means you have a 690 motor for sale, let me know - I'll buy it!!

LOL.. I still have the fixed base for the motor, sorry. :D

[Bruce Wrenn]

Your location doesn't give you as many opportunities as in the lower 48. Here, regularly pawn shops have used versions of the 690 for $35 - $75. Same goes for craiglist.

[Jack Wilson]

Check this on on ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/Porter-Cable-Router-Motor-Model-690LR-Motor-6902_W0QQitemZ270528628384QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoute rs_Bits?hash=item3efcc346a0

or just look for item # 270528628384

And no, I don't have anything to do with item.

[George Sanders]

I picked one up at a pawn shop in Indy 2 years ago for $40. Came with both fixed and plunge bases, a few bits, wrenches, and a carry case. They even let me plug it in and test it. I keep one in my table all the time.